A method and apparatus for sharing presentation data, interactions, and annotation information between devices. The method includes: converting the presentation data into at least one image; transmitting the at least one image to the second device; displaying an image from among the at least one image on a screen of the first device, and transmitting image identification information about the displayed image to the second device; adding annotation data to the displayed image, based on a user input; and transmitting annotation information about the annotation data to the second device. The second device displays an image corresponding to the image identification information on a screen of the second device based on the image identification information, and the second device displays the annotation information on the image displayed on the screen of the second device the annotation information.
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1. A method of annotating a web page using an application executable by a device, the method comprising: displaying a first portion of the web page on a display of the device while a second portion of the web page is not displayed on the display; displaying a first portion of an image corresponding to the first portion of the web page on the display, the image further comprising a second portion corresponding to the second portion of the web page, the image generated based on the web page; displaying, over the displayed first portion of the image, a first annotation based on an input over the displayed first portion of the image; displaying, based on the first portion of the image being moved on the display, the second portion of the image corresponding to the second portion of the web page on the display; displaying, over the displayed second portion of the image, a second annotation based on an input over the displayed second portion of the image; and storing a first image file, based on the first and second annotations and the web page, and a second image file, based on the first and second annotations, in a storage of the device.
A method for annotating a webpage involves displaying a portion of the webpage on a device screen while another portion is off-screen. An image representing the entire webpage (including the off-screen part) is also displayed. A user can annotate the displayed portion of the image. When the image is moved to reveal the previously off-screen portion, further annotations can be added. The method then stores two image files: one combines the annotations with the original webpage image, and the other contains only the annotations, potentially with a transparent background.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the storing the first image file comprises: combining the first and second annotations with the image; and storing the combined the first and second annotations and the image as the first image file.
The method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, details how the first image file (annotations + webpage image) is stored. It specifies that the first and second annotations (made on different parts of the page) are combined directly with the original webpage image, and this combined result is then saved as the first image file.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the storing the first image file comprises: combining the image with an image of the second image file to generate the first image file.
The method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, details an alternative way to store the first image file (annotations + webpage image). Instead of directly combining the annotations with the webpage image, the method combines the webpage image with the second image file (containing only the annotations) to create the first image file.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second annotations comprise at least one of an underline, a highlight, an annotation, a diagram, a chart, and a memo.
In the method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the first and second annotations can be one or more of the following: underlines, highlights, text annotations, diagrams, charts, or memos. This means the user can use these different types of markup tools to add information to the displayed image of the webpage.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the storing the second image file comprises generating an image including the first and second annotations and having a transparent background.
In the method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the storage of the second image file, which contains only the annotations, involves creating an image where the annotations are visible, but the background is transparent. This allows the annotations to be overlaid onto other images or content without obscuring what's underneath.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing annotation together with record time information in the storage of the device.
The method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, also includes the step of storing each annotation along with the timestamp indicating when the annotation was created. This temporal information is stored within the device's storage.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the first image file to an external device.
The method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, includes an additional step of sending the first image file (annotations + webpage image) to an external device. This allows sharing of the annotated webpage with other users or systems.
8. A device for annotating a web page using an application executable by the device, the device comprising: a storage configured to store files and instructions; and a controller configured to execute the stored instructions to: control to provide a first portion of the web page on a display of the device while a second portion of the web page is not provided on the display, control to provide a first portion of an image corresponding to the first portion of the web page on the display of the device, the image further comprising a second portion corresponding to the second portion of the web page, the image generated based on the web page, control to provide, over the provided first portion of the image on the display, a first annotation based on an input over the displayed first portion of the image, control to provide, based on the first portion of the image being moved on the display, the second portion of the image corresponding to the second portion of the web page on the display, control to provide, over the provided second portion of the image on the display, a second annotation based on an input over the displayed second portion of the image, and control to store an first image file, based on the first and second annotations and the web page, and a second image file, based on the first and second annotations, in a storage of the device.
A device that annotates webpages using an application includes a storage component and a controller. The controller displays a portion of a webpage on the screen while the rest is off-screen, and also shows an image representing the whole webpage. Users can annotate the visible part of the image. As the image scrolls to reveal new parts of the webpage, further annotations are added. Finally, the controller saves two image files to storage: one combining annotations with the original webpage image, and the other containing only the annotations.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the storing the first image file comprises: combining the first and second annotations with the image; and storing the combined the first and second annotations and the image as the first image file.
The device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, details how the first image file (annotations + webpage image) is stored. The controller combines the first and second annotations (made on different parts of the page) directly with the original webpage image, and then saves this combined result as the first image file.
10. The device of claim 8 , wherein the storing the first image file comprises: combining the image with an image of the second image file to generate the first image file.
The device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, details an alternative way to store the first image file (annotations + webpage image). The controller combines the webpage image with the second image file (containing only the annotations) to generate the first image file.
11. The device of claim 8 , wherein the first and second annotations comprise at least one of an underline, a highlight, an annotation, a diagram, a chart, and a memo.
In the device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, the first and second annotations can be one or more of the following: underlines, highlights, text annotations, diagrams, charts, or memos. The controller supports these different types of markup tools for adding information to the displayed image of the webpage.
12. The device of claim 8 , wherein the storing the second image file comprises generating an image including the first and second annotations and having a transparent background.
In the device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, storing the second image file, which contains only the annotations, involves the controller generating an image where the annotations are visible but the background is transparent. This allows the annotations to be overlaid onto other images or content without obscuring what's underneath.
13. The device of claim 8 , the controller is further configured to store annotations together with record time information.
The device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, the controller also stores each annotation along with the timestamp indicating when the annotation was created. This temporal information is stored within the device's storage.
14. The device of claim 8 , the controller is further configured to send the first image file to an external device.
The device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, the controller also sends the first image file (annotations + webpage image) to an external device for sharing.
15. A tangible computer readable recording medium having recorded therein instructions executable by a processor of a device to cause the processor to perform a method of annotating a web page using an application executable by the device, the method comprising: controlling to provide a first portion of the web page on a display of the device while a second portion of the web page is not provided on the display; controlling to provide the first portion of an image corresponding to a first portion of the web page on the display, the image further comprising the second portion corresponding to a second portion of the web page, the image generated based on the web page; controlling to provide, over the provided first portion of the image on the display, a first annotation based on an input over the displayed first portion of the image; controlling to provide, based on the first portion of the image being moved on the display, the second portion of the image corresponding to the second portion of the web page on the display; controlling to provide, over the provided second portion of the image on the display, a second annotation based on an input over the displayed second portion of the image; and controlling to store a first image file based on the first and second annotations and the web page, and a second image file, based on the first and second annotations, in a storage of the device.
A computer-readable medium stores instructions for annotating a webpage. The instructions, when executed, cause a device to display a portion of a webpage while another portion is off-screen. The device also displays an image of the entire webpage. Users can annotate the visible part of the image. When the image scrolls to reveal the previously off-screen portion, further annotations can be added. The instructions then save two image files: one combines the annotations with the original webpage image, and the other contains only the annotations.
16. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , wherein the controlling to store the first image file comprises: combining the first and second annotations with the image; and storing the combined first and second annotations and the image as the first image file.
The computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, details how the first image file (annotations + webpage image) is stored. The instructions combine the first and second annotations directly with the original webpage image and then save this combined result as the first image file.
17. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , wherein the controlling to store the first image file comprises: combining the image with an image of the second image file to generate the first image file.
The computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, details an alternative way to store the first image file (annotations + webpage image). The instructions combine the webpage image with the second image file (containing only the annotations) to create the first image file.
18. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , wherein the first and second annotations comprises at least one of an underline, a highlight, an annotation, a diagram, a chart, and a memo.
In the computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the first and second annotations can be one or more of the following: underlines, highlights, text annotations, diagrams, charts, or memos. The instructions allow these different types of markup tools.
19. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , wherein the controlling to store the second image file comprises generating the first and second annotations and having a transparent background.
In the computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the instructions for storing the second image file, which contains only the annotations, involve generating an image where the annotations are visible but the background is transparent.
20. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , further comprising controlling to send the first image file to an external device.
The computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, also includes instructions for sending the first image file (annotations + webpage image) to an external device.
21. A method of annotating a web page using an application executable by a device, the method comprising: controlling to provide a first portion of the web page on a display of the device while a second portion of the web page is not provided on the display; controlling to provide a first portion of an image corresponding to the first portion of the web page on the display, the image further comprising the second portion corresponding to a second portion of the web page, the image generated based on the web page; controlling to provide, over the provided first portion of the image on the display, a first annotation based on an input over the provided first portion of the image; based on the first portion of the image being moved on the display, controlling to provide the second portion of the image corresponding to the second portion of the web page on the display; controlling to provide, over the provided second portion of the image on the display, a second annotation based on an input over the provided second portion of the image; and controlling to store a first image file based on the first and second annotations and the web page, and a second image file, based on the first and second annotations, in a storage of the device.
A method of annotating a web page includes displaying a first part of the webpage while the second part is not visible. An image is shown that represents the entire web page. Annotations are added to the displayed part of the image, and when the image is moved to show the second part of the web page, more annotations are added. Then, two image files are stored: one with the annotations and the original webpage image, and another with just the annotations.
22. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input comprises at least one of a handwritten input and typing input.
In the method of annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the input for adding annotations can be either handwritten input or typed input.
23. The device of claim 8 , wherein the input comprises at least one of a handwritten input and typing input.
In the device for annotating webpages, as described where the device displays a portion of a webpage, displays an image of the whole page, allows annotations, and stores two image files, the input for adding annotations can be either handwritten input or typed input.
24. The tangible computer readable recording medium of claim 15 , wherein the input comprises at least one of a handwritten input and typing input.
In the computer-readable medium with instructions for annotating a webpage, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the input for adding annotations can be either handwritten input or typed input.
25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the input comprises at least one of a handwritten input and typing input.
In the method of annotating a web page, as described where a portion of the webpage is displayed, an image of the whole page is displayed, annotations are added and two image files are stored, the input for adding annotations can be either handwritten input or typed input.
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